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Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & SpavsBanyan Tree Samui
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa and Banyan Tree Samui are both rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Banyan Tree Samui ranks significantly better than Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa. Banyan Tree Samui comes in at #11 in Koh Samui with approval from 7 reviews like Oyster, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Rough Guide
Oyster
208/1 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Koh Samui 84310, Thailand
From $60/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "At the far northern end of Lamai, the Renaissance sits on its own secluded, private beach (two small beaches to be exact)." Full review
Jetsetter "Quiet Laem Nan Beach escape with a pool, spa and easy access to Chaweng Beach nightlife." Full review
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And when hunger strikes, choose from four restaurants that offer a variety of Asian and Mediterranean fare.
Rough Guide "Long, lofty villas, each with its own plunge pool, in lush, frog-filled gardens, or far cheaper rooms at the back with balconies and outdoor jacuzzis."
OysterLuxury
"Situated on a hill overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, this luxe, mid-sized resort has multiple restaurants and bars, a full-service spa, two pools, and a fitness center." Full review
Banyan Tree Samui Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service Rough Guide Oyster
The Telegraph Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
99/9 Moo 4, Lamai Beach, Maret, Ko Samui 84310, Thailand
From $360/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "It’s not often that this travel writer gets picked up at the airport by a Mercedes. But it was my first indication of the impressive details that set Banyan Tree Samui apart." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The party-happy sands of Chaweng are just over the ridgeline to the north of Banyan Tree’s private, palm-lined bay, part of a hidden valley on the eastern shore of Koh Samui." Full review
Star Service "Built on a steep hill, like the superior Four Seasons, this resort sprawls its villas down the slope toward the waterfront with exceptional views along the way." Full review
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Ask for units 1 through 4 in this category, even though the staff is shy about providing the resort map and promising certain villas.
Rough Guide "Occupying a steep-sided, landscaped valley, with towering views of Chaweng from the lobby bar, Banyan Tree provides the height of luxury in its beautiful, stilted pool villas."
OysterLuxury
"The 88-villa Banyan Tree Samui is an intimate, ultra-luxury property that draws those seeking an exclusive taste of the high life." Full review
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However, those wishing to explore the island can request free shuttle service to nearby towns.
The Telegraph9.0
"The Banyan Tree Samui is a world of its own." Full review
Fodor's "Surrounding the beach are the 88 stunning villas, poking discretely out of the mountains, set against lush forest, and waiting for the morning sun to hit them." Full review
Lonely Planet "Phuket’s most prestigious address has set up a sister property along the secluded northern sands of Lamai." Full review
Michelin Guide "This hotel occupies its coastline in style — with 78 villas nestled in the hills overlooking a private inlet, it’s a self-contained ecosystem of refinement...each spacious villa boasts a plunge pool" Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you want a full resort experience, I like Banyan Tree Samui for its private beach and spectacular rooms.""
